Neyo: What I Say Goes, My GFs Must Have Jobs & Be Exclusive To Me”
Frank Olamide
Ne-Yo Says His Four Girlfriends Must Work AND Be Exclusive — But the Same Doesn’t Apply to Him
Ne-Yo is getting real (and a little old-school) about how he handles relationships — and let’s just say, it’s not your average modern love story.
During a recent interview with Angie Martinez, the R&B singer opened up about his current situation — which includes not one, not two, but four girlfriends. And yes, they all know about each other. But what’s really turning heads is the rules he says he lays down in the relationship… and the double standard that comes with them.
“What I say goes,” Ne-Yo told Angie bluntly. “My girlfriends must have jobs. And they must be exclusive… to me.”
Let’s pause there.
So Ne-Yo is allowed to date multiple women — but each woman can only date him? And she better be clocking in somewhere, too? The internet had thoughts.
A One-Way Street?
According to Ne-Yo, he’s very upfront about his expectations. He says he doesn’t “lead anyone on,” and the women he dates know exactly what they’re signing up for. The key terms? No wandering eyes, no free rides, and full submission to what he wants the relationship to look like.
“If we’re all adults, and we’re honest about what this is, then it works,” he explained.
But fans online were quick to side-eye the idea that emotional honesty automatically justifies inequality.
“Ne-Yo wants polygamy when it’s convenient for him,” one user posted. Another wrote, “So the girlfriends need jobs AND loyalty, but he’s out here living like a free agent? Please.”
Others, however, defended his transparency. Some said that as long as everyone consents, there’s no harm in unconventional arrangements — even if the setup isn’t exactly equal.
“It’s not for everyone, but if they agree to it, then who are we to judge?” one fan commented on Instagram.
A Track Record of Love & Lessons
Ne-Yo’s romantic life has been in the spotlight for years. He recently finalized his divorce from Crystal Renay, after a messy breakup filled with allegations of cheating and emotional distance. Since then, he’s seemed to fully embrace a more open, non-traditional approach to love — but with rules that seem to favor his side of the equation.
And yes, he made it clear: he’s the boss.
That attitude sparked even more backlash, with some fans questioning how much of this is about love and how much is about control.
The Bigger Question
Is Ne-Yo just being honest about his needs? Or is he reinforcing a tired double standard — where men get to explore and women are expected to stay loyal, employed, and silent?
Whether you side with him or side-eye him, one thing’s for sure: Ne-Yo’s version of modern love isn’t exactly equal-opportunity romance.
